Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect.
Common Sense Quotes
The two World Wars came in part, like much modern literature and art, because men, whose nature is to tire of everything in turn… tired of common sense and civilization.
One can never do without straightforward common sense in matters great as well as small.
Even a fish wouldn’t get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.
Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.
Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.
One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it.
I don’t know why it is that the religious never ascribe common sense to God.
To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy is to do one’s duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one’s lot; bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is; and despise affectation.
Seek advice but use your own common sense.
